US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11044-F2#2 --<Side 1 Runout Matrix (etched)
ST-2-11044-F2#2 --<Side 2 Runout Matrix (etched)
Goose Creek SymphonyWords Of Earnest
Vinyl pressings
Words Of Earnest
by Goose Creek Symphony · 1972
16 pressings3 countriesFolk RockCountryCountry RockRock
Words Of Earnest was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Words Of Earnest
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Label
- Runout / matrix
1-11044 - F-3 ✻Side A Stamped
2-11044 - F-3 ✻Side B Stamped
1-11044 - F-3 1 ✻Side A Etched
2-11044 - F-3 2 ✻Side B Etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11044-G-6 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLA side etched, ✲ & MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
2-11044-F-3 2 ✲B side etched, 2 ✲ stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 11044 F1 #1 0
ST2 11044 G5 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing, Red Label
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11044 F1#2 OSide A runout
ST2 11044 F1#2 OSide B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-11044
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Gearheart & God2:43
- A2Me & Him2:50
- A3Words Of Earnest5:30
- A4Rush Of Love2:40
- A5Mercedes Benz2:55
- B1Guitars Pickin', Fiddles Playin' (Interpolating "Orange Blossom Special")4:10
- B2Whupin' It3:10
- B3Speakin' Of5:10
- B4Broken Creek Goose Down2:15
- B5The Gospel2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Words Of Earnest are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Words Of Earnest are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Words Of Earnest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11044.
How do I tell if my copy of Words Of Earnest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11044, E-ST-11044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-11044-F2#2 --< and ST-2-11044-F2#2 --<. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Words Of Earnest on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.